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By Ron Giofu The COVID-19 mass vaccination centre is now open at the Libro Centre.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) announced last Friday that bookings could begin for the Amherstburg site with the mass vaccination centre itself opening to the public Wednesday morning.

Staff were on hand Monday training for the opening with area media and politicians also present to update the public on what is happening and what will be forthcoming.

“Isn’t it a great day to save some lives?” asked community emergency management co-ordinator (CEMC)/fire chief Bruce Montone.

Montone has been working not only with a team of staff locally, but also with WECHU, Dr. Ken Blanchette of St. Clair College and Essex-Windsor EMS chief Bruce Krauter to help set up the mass vaccination centre in Amherstburg.

Warden Gary McNamara was pleased to have another mass vaccination centre open in Essex County.

“This is a great opportunity for us to vaccinate our people from Essex County,” stated McNamara.

McNamara thanked all frontline workers and praised the work of the WECHU, of which he is the board chair.

“I can’t say enough about our first responders, EMS, police and all of the health unit personnel for what you have done in the last 12 months,” added McNamara.

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Rick Daly gives a tour of the COVID-19 mass vaccination centre Monday morning. Daly, normally the town’s manager of recreation services, is acting as site manager while the clinic is operating. Members of the public with an appointment enter the site through the Simcoe St. entrance and are screened before entering the building. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

The work of medical officer of health Dr. Wajid Ahmed and CEO Theresa Marentette was also praised, as McNamara said Windsor-Essex County is “way ahead of the curve in terms of other jurisdictions” when it comes to vaccinations. He also thanked the Town of Amherstburg for letting the Libro Centre be used.

“This is not easy to give up a beautiful facility (for the clinic). Thank you for putting up the facility and helping to save lives,” he said.

Marentette said as of Monday morning, the first three days of the mass vaccination centre were booked with roughly 1,000 appointments. She said

they were working on their fourth day at that point, and noted the current capability was to be able to vaccinate 336 people per day in Amherstburg.

The most popular site thus far is the WFCU Centre in Windsor, she noted, and that site sees about 560 people per day vaccinated.

WECHU has vaccinated about 80 per cent of the region’s 80-plus population and has now started to vaccinate those in the 70-plus category (born in 1951 or earlier). Marentette said they are going through about 10,000-14,000 vaccines per day.

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The majority of the vaccines used at mass vaccination sites are Pfizer, she said, though there are some Moderna vaccines administered as well. Marentette said WECHU is looking at ensuring that both vaccines are on hand when it comes time for the second dose in the summer.

“As we roll out the vaccinations, we are starting to see progress in the senior population,” said Ahmed.

Ahmed also thanked the town for use of the Libro Centre. He noted that although cases are starting to climb in the province, the Windsor-Essex County area has been “lucky” thus far in that there haven’t been huge jumps. However, while daily new cases were in the teens last week, they jumped to 59, 30 and 37 last Saturday, Sunday and Monday respec- Dr. Wajid Ahmed, medical officer of health with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), speaks during a media conference held to open the COVID-19 mass vaccination centre at the Libro Centre. At right WECHU CEO Theresa Marentette. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu tively.

“We are seeing a trend in the province where cases are going up,” said Ahmed, noting they are monitor- to come as hours could possibly expand from the 9 the booking system, the health unit states.

The AstraZeneca / COVISHIELD COVID-19 vacing the situation as there is the potential for more a.m-4 p.m. the mass vaccination centre currently opcine is also available for adults 60 years of age and erates at. cases over the next couple of weeks. older in Windsor and Essex County, the WECHU Those who are in the 70-and-over age group can There were 450 applications for jobs, Montone notstates. Those interestbook their appointments through www.wechu.org ed, with manager of recreation and site manager for ed in booking an apor, if they can’t access the internet, call 226-773-2200. the clinic Rick Daly noting there are about 50 people pointment at any of Marentette said the WECHU booking system allows working now with the potential for 100 more hires the 57 Windsor and people to pick the location of their choice.

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Volunteers with Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) place food into the backs of vehicles during Saturday morning’s Easter Meal Giveaway. All 70 meals were distributed by 10:20 a.m.

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Vehicles line up in front of the Amherstburg Community Hub for the free Easter Meal Giveaway. ACS purchased many of the food items from Rob & Tina’s No Frills and Wigle’s Meats.

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ACS’ Easter Meal giveaway proves to be popular, ends early due to rush of vehicles

By Ron Giofu The Easter Meal Giveaway presented over the weekend by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) saw the food distributed faster than anticipated.

ACS, using food from their food bank as well as food purchased with money given through donations, distributed 70 meals consisting of ham, potatoes, vegetables and other items last Saturday morning. Vehicles showed up prior to the 10 a.m. start time and the rush of traffic saw all the food handed out quickly, with staff and volunteers packing up tables and supplies once the food was given out by about 10:20 a.m. or so.

“I think we were just overwhelmed,” said ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo “We were hoping for a good turnout. Maybe it shows there is a need in the community. We’re grateful as an agency we are able to fill that need.”

Vehicles lined up across the front of the Amherstburg Community Hub, popped their trunks or hatches, and had staff and volunteers drop the food into the backs of their vehicles before the recipients drove away.

DiBartolomeo said they did not expect to be finished so quickly – the event had been advertised until 12 noon though it was also listed there were limited quantities – but they did know beforehand there were people interested in coming out. She added the event was well advertised and they knew the information had gotten out to the public.

“We knew there was interest,” said DiBartolomeo. “We didn’t realize the demand was going to be so great.”

The food that ACS purchased was done so locally, with Amherstburg stores including Wigle Meats and Rob & Tina’s No Frills. Items purchased included the hams, 10 lbs. bags of potatoes, 3 lbs. bags of carrots, bananas, and bread. The

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DiBartolomeo added they continue to have an interest in assisting those in need of food, even though the Easter Meal Giveaway is done for the year.

“If there is still a need or people come and reach out, we still have our food bank and they can call in with what they need,” said DiBartolomeo.

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By Ron Giofu The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) wants more information on when teachers and education workers will be vaccinated and is sending a letter to the premier looking for answers.

Trustee Sarah Cipkar wondered if there was an update pertaining to COVID-19 vaccinations for education workers with the Greater Essex County District School Board.

“I’ve seen our union partners calling out for this, there have been other boards asking the same questions,” said Cipkar. “I am just wondering if the health unit has given any indication if our staff is going to be prioritized.”

Director of education Erin Kelly said it is an issue the board is concerned with but said there has been given no indication of a specific date locally. She noted education workers in Niagara and Guelph have seen staff vaccinated.

“We will advocate for that,” said Kelly. “We haven’t receive any particular dates but I think it’s an important move that would really assist comfort for our families but it would also assist staff in feeling a little bit more safe in schools. They are safe but this would be something that would be excellent if we could get pressure on that.”

Cipkar asked trustees for another letter that would be sent to Ontario Premier Doug Ford with the hope of getting staff vaccinated as soon as possible. The WECHU would also be included on the letter.

GECDSB board chair Alicia Higgison said there have been meetings with union partners and the WECHU seeking updates and Higgison said the province’s phase two prioritization has been forwarded to the board. Education workers are included in phase two, she said, but timelines are still unclear.

Cathy Cooke, vice chair of the board, noted being in phase two is great but with so many people in phase two, it would be nice to find out where on the priority list educators are.

Teacher unions, including the local branches of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and the Ontario Secondary Schools Teachers Federation (OSSTF), sent a press release recently calling for teachers to have vaccinations.

The release, sent by local ETFO president Mario Spagnuolo and OSSTF District 9 president Erin Roy called for vaccination opportunities for teachers and education workers.

“It has been stated over and over again that keeping schools open for in-person teaching, and learning is a top priority. Yet, in Windsor-Essex, our front-line educators, even those working with students with special needs during the Grey Lockdown in January and February, remain without the opportunity to be vaccinated.

Our frontline educators have been left vulnerable,” the letter from Spagnuolo and Roy stated. “Teachers and education workers should not have to wait until June, July and August to receive a vaccine. Schools are currently in-session and medical experts are warning of a third wave. What action is being taken to protect the people in our schools? If we, as a community, want to see schools remain open, and avoid another pivot to remote learning, then action must be taken today, not in a few months.”

Teachers and education workers agree with the points of maintaining students’ mental health, they stated, noting the best place to learn is in schools.

“Vaccinating teachers and education workers is the logical step to ensure schools remain open. But what has the government done to strive to keep them open? Additional layers of protection are needed today. A key layer that is currently missing is voluntary vaccination. This additional measure of protection would help to protect staff and students, and help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our schools, and therefore, in our community,” the letter from the two unions stated. “Teachers and education workers will continue to advocate for improved health and safety measures because the government has not responded to our call of smaller class sizes, enhanced PPE, improved ventilation, and mandatory masks for all students.”

The union leaders added: “The current provincial government is failing students, education workers, and the public education system. Action must be taken immediately to properly fund education, properly support frontline education workers, and properly address the needs arising as a result of the pandemic.”

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The remuneration report for town council and committee members for 2020 has been released. From left: Councillor Michael Prue, Councillor Marc Renaud, Councillor Patricia Simone, Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche, Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, Councillor Don McArthur and Councillor Peter Courtney. Photo from Town of Amherstburg’s official website.

By Ron Giofu The Town of Amherstburg has released its remuneration report for both town council and members of committees.

The report details what was earned in 2020, including council salaries and other expenses, with overall remuneration a combination of all that was paid out to individuals.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo’s remuneration for 2020 was $70,544 for 2020. When that figure is broken down, it shows $45,899 was paid in salary from the town while his communications allowance was $1,159. DiCarlo’s per diem total was $300, his public receptions total was $3,896 and his training and conferences total was $10.

The mayor also received $6,500 as remuneration from being on the Windsor Police Services Board.

For being on the Essex Power board of directors, DiCarlo’s salary was $5,000, his meeting fees totalled $6,250, her per diem was $1,500 and his travel and mileage was $30.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche’s 2020 remuneration was $31,243, with the bulk of that being salary of $30,549.

Meloche wasn’t compensated for his communication allowance or travel and mileage but had a per diem of $300, $57 in public receptions and a total of $338 in training and conferences.

The figures for DiCarlo and Meloche do not factor in their remuneration for Essex County council. That was published in a story in the March 10 issue of the River Town Times.

All five councillors had a salary of $24,250 last year, with their total remuneration varying based on other expenses and allowances.

Councillor Patricia Simone’s total remuneration for 2020 was $26,176. In addition to her salary, she had a communication allowance of $254, a per diem of $300, a public receptions total of $200, a training and conferences expense of $678 and travel and mileage of $494.

Councillor Peter Courtney’s overall remuneration was $26,162. That combines his council salary, a communication allowance of $1,112, a $200 per diem and $600 for mileage and per diem due to him being on the ERCA board of directors.

Councillor Don McArthur’s 2020 remuneration was $25,722, with a $300 per diem, training and conferences expenses of $678 and travel and mileage amounting to $494 being added to his council salary.

Councillor Marc Renaud and Councillor Michael Prue had identical remuneration figures of $24,550 for 2020. In addition to their $24,250 council salaries, they also had a $300 per diem listed.

Bill Wark had a total remuneration figure of $7,656, that coming from being the town’s other representative on the Essex Power board of directors. Wark’s salary was $4,000 with other remuneration being $2,375 in meeting fees, a $1,250 per diem and $31 in travel and mileage expenses.

Marolyn Morrison, who is also one of Amherstburg’s representatives on the ERCA board of directors, had a total remuneration of $540, with that being mileage and per diem.

In total, the town paid out $2,625 in honorariums to members of the committee of adjustment. When broken down, Terris Buchanan and Donald Shaw each had an honorarium of $600 while others included Anthony Campigotto ($150), David Cozens ($525), and Sherry Ducedre and Joshua Mailloux ($375 each).

Each member of the accessibility committee had a per diem of $250 – totalling $1,250 overall - with members including Shirley Curson-Prue, Chris Drew, Christine Easterbrook, Tony Pietrangelo and William Whittal.

Honorariums paid to members of the drainage board totalled $2,475 in 2020. Robert Bezaire earned $450, Anthony Campigotto earned $525, Brad Laramie earned $450, Allan Major earned $525 and Bob Pillon also earned $525.

Police investigating a theft of trailer and tools from home

By Ron Giofu The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is investigating a theft of a trailer and tools that was reported recently.

Police say a black 2012 trailer was stolen from a home on Lundy St. in the Kingsbridge subdivision with the report coming in March 19. The theft reportedly occurred the night before.

The trailer contained roughly $21,000 worth of tools, police state.

The actual trailer itself was described as having a broken door and fork lift puncture holes.

There are no suspects at the present time but anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment at 519-736-2252. People can also call Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS (8477) or visit www.catchcrooks.com.

Scam calls

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is reporting people are getting suspected scam calls with an automated voice advising that someone allegedly made a purchase on the call recipient’s VISA card and asks if they want to accept the purchase. According to police, many of the calls are coming from phone numbers with a 905 area code.

Should a person get a call like this, they are advised to ignore the request and simply hang up. If there are questions, contact police or the bank through which the credit card was issued.

—All information courtesy of the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Please tell the public the plans

Amherstburg has evolved into a great community, full of parks and outdoor recreation for all the families who live here. In the center of town, is Centennial Park - a place where kids from all around town go to play. Especially in the wintertime, “the hill” provided a great place for families with sleds and toboggans. Spaces like Centennial Park bring the communities together. This is a good thing.

Rumour has it that town administration is still considering a housing development on the property. I think it’s time for a status report. What’s the scoop Mr. Mayor?

The new high school will be going up in park and those students will need space for their sports and recreation activities. The removal of the hill for local winter play will be a bad thing and have a negative impact on the entire community. A housing development on this property would be somewhat devastating for the communities. Put the new housing outside of town where it belongs. My vote is - “Do not take away this family playground.”

If the reasoning for considering housing is “for tax revenue purposes,” then why not just build water facing condos all along the King’s Navy Yard and surrounding parks? There is no difference in my mind. The opportunity is here now, to take a look at the entire Centennial Park area and establish a plan which focuses on the needs of the school and that of the surrounding community. This is a plan the communities should very much be consulted with. Disclosure is wanted and warranted.

What are the Town’s current thoughts and plans? Please publish something in the next issue of River Town Times.

—Roger Renaud Amherstburg

Accessibility should have had greater consideration for Open Air Weekends

Ford keeps promise on new hospital I am very excited about the $9.8 million commitment made by the Ford government to move the new Windsor-Essex regional hospital closer to reality.

On March 24, 2021 the Ford government announced $9.8 million to move the hospital into Stage Two, which is the planning stage. This money will pay for the design of the hospital.

The taxpayers of Essex County have been waiting literally years for this project to move forward.

The provincial NDP didn’t even include the Windsor-Essex hospital in their official budget presentation. I guess they just forgot about it, even though they have three MPPs in this area.

But the Ford government did not forget.

Doug Ford personally visited Windsor and Essex County and committed to moving this project forward. He made that promise and he kept that promise.

Sincerely, —Anthony R. Leardi Progressive Conservative candidate for the riding of Essex

It was interesting to read about the variety of ideas that might possibly entice visitors or change the purpose of the weekend events.

The article mentioned, “Councillor Marc Renaud said there is a lot of parking a short walk from the downtown core, noting many will walk to and around shopping malls.”

In a report to council, Anne Rota and Nicole Rubli noted what the transportation planners suggest is an acceptable range of walking distance for retail, employee and special event parking.

The figures mirror those in an article originally published in 1994 when the authors discussed conditions that should be taken into account to determine how far people using parking garages should be asked to walk.

It was determined that there was a lack of consensus for what is considered maximum walking distance.

The report mentions beliefs, perception and “the travel distance acceptable to an individual is contingent on an individual’s willingness to walk.” Transportation studies mention a willingness to walk in terms of close proximity to transit.

Notably absent was any reference to accessibility guidelines or consultation with residents with disabilities and the Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee which has a mandated duty to advise council about the requirements and implementation of accessibility standards.

A separate report to council regarding accessibility requirements noted, “no consultation with the committee was possible at this time” due to COVID, yet the committee met previously during COVID on zoom, as has council.

Given mandatory training on the human rights code and accessibility legislation, why was there no checklist identifying potential barriers and their removal?

If persons with disabilities had been consulted, barriers could have been prevented. For example, placing a group of accessible parking spaces on Dalhousie St. is unacceptable, considering the slope on the southwest side.

Administration would also recommend the elimination of the Navy Yard Park lot being a primary accessible parking location. Why? These spots were allegedly under-utilized. The town is obliged to provide a specific number of accessible parking spaces so it should not remove them, unless they cannot be accessed due to road closures Other potential barriers should have been identified.

How many accessible parking spaces are type A? Type B? What is the percentage of accessible seating in the eating areas? Are there any rest areas? How many accessible washrooms are there? Are the pathways unobstructed? Is signage accessible? Is marketing material available in alternate formats?

If there is a parking problem, maybe the problem is with the plan that barricades access to the downtown area.

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Milestone birthday celebrated for man with Down’s Syndrome

By Ron Giofu When Tom Specht was asked by his father Mike to go outside with him one recent Saturday, Tom didn’t quite understand why.

Then, Tom received a very pleasant surprise from family, friends and neighbours.

Tom turned 50-years-old March 19 and his family organized a vehicle parade in his honour the next day in front of his Concession 2 North home. When all was said and done, about 45 vehicles passed by honking horns and greeting him.

“It turned out good,” said Tom, who has Down’s Syndrome. “We had a lot of people come out. They said ‘happy birthday’ to me and I got a lot of presents.”

“He got presents, money and gift cards,” confirmed Mike.

It was organized by his sister Christine Rogers and her children Brandon and Cody as well as his sister Nicole Brush. Nicole and Christine also baked muffins that were handed out at the parade.

Mike said he sent Tom out to get the mail last Friday and Tom returned and exclaimed “there’s a monkey on the lawn!” That was due to the large, inflatable gorilla that his sister Nicole had placed there for him.

The next day, Mike and the family had another surprise for Tom. “I said ‘let’s go out to the road.’,” said Mike. “He didn’t know why we were going out there.”

“It was a surprise for me,” Tom added.

Tom said the parade made him feel special with Nicole preserving the event by videoing it as well as taking photos of it.

“A lot of people were involved,” said Mike, adding that neighbours also came over with birthday

gifts and wishes for Tom. They were outside for over two hours, Mike added, as some of the cars that went by in the parade came back and stopped so they could give Tom the gifts they had for him.

“It was all at the end of the driveway at the road,” said Mike. “We all sat out there at the end of the driveway and talked.”

Tom said he was able to see friends he hasn’t been able to see for a while due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so that was an added bonus for him.

“It made me feel happy,” he said. “Thank you very much.”

It was also a bit of a bittersweet day for the family, as it was the first birthday for Tom since his mother Delores passed away in January.

“It was a moving day for me because his mother wasn’t here,” said Mike.

Tom said while it was a milestone for him to turn 50, he believed he is only as old as he feels. Tom added he appreciated the efforts of everyone who wished him a happy birthday.

Above right - Tom Specht stands with some of the inflatables that were in his front yard in the event of his recent 50th birthday.

Family members organized a vehicle parade for him in which 45 vehicles went by his Concession 2 North home.

Right - Tom Specht was the subject of a parade in his honour recently for his 50th birthday.

Specht has Down’s Syndrome and family members surprised him with the parade.

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Essex Region Conservation Foundation hands out awards at virtual AGM

By Ron Giofu The Essex Region Conservation Foundation honoured some of its supporters as part of the agency’s annual general meeting (AGM) last week.

The foundation also welcomed a new president, honoured its outgoing and now past president and thanked all of its donors and supporters during the virtual AGM held last Wednesday evening. The ERCF acts as the fundraising arm of the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA).

The award for Outstanding Corporate Contribution was presented to Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP Accountants (HMID). HMID and its predecessor firms began donating audit services in 1978. In the last decade alone, the value of the services donated to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation is estimated to be over $32,000.

“When you consider the savings that these donated services have resulted in over more than four decades, the impact is incredible,” said Claire Wales, the foundation’s new president. “The savings realized by the generous donation of audit services from HMID LLP allows those funds to be reinvested into conservation projects and programs in the Windsor-Essex Region.”

Tyler Hicks, senior partner with HMID, said HMID “has always believed in giving back to our community. We encourage an environment where staff and partners are able to give both their time and money to support these worthwhile causes that directly affect our local area.”

Hicks thanked the ERCF for the “tireless work” to help both now and in the future.

Lindsay Iatonna, a partner with HMID, added they pride themselves in giving back to the foundation.

“We have all enjoyed the natural areas our county has,” said Iatonna. “We are from here, born and raised in Essex County, and have fond childhood memories and respect for our local environment.”

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The Essex Region Conservation Foundation held its annual general meeting virtually last Wednesday and also handed out awards. The award for Outstanding Corporate Contribution was presented to Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP Accountants while the Clifford Hatch Conservation Award went to the Solcz Family Foundation.

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ford Hatch Conservation Award. With a focus on providing opportunities for children and youth, the Solcz Family Foundation committed to Connect Kids with Nature for a three year period. Thanks to this gift, the ERCF stated in 2019 more than 800 elementary school students planted over 2,500 trees at a former farm field in Leamington. Additionally, the ERCF states more than 100 secondary school students gained an enhanced level of environmental education in tree planting, restoration and leadership skills.

While the ERCF noted that COVID-19 gathering restrictions impacted the planting scheduled for 2020, this year, efforts will be doubled. Once completed, thanks to the Solcz Family Foundation, more than 2,500 students will have been connected to nature

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and provided with important leadership opportunities, while 32 acres of former farmland will have been transformed into the Solcz Family Foundation Forest.

“Connecting kids to nature is one of the most important gifts that can be given to young people,” Wales added. “We are so grateful to the Solcz Family Foundation for making this profound impact.”

Kyrsten Solcz, executive director of the Solcz Family Foundation, said they were grateful to the ERCF for the award.

“We are so thankful to be the recipients of this year’s Clifford Hatch Conservation Award. At the Solcz Family Foundation, our mission is focused around children and youth. So when the Essex Region Conservation Foundation reached out to us with a potential opportunity for children and youth, we knew this was something we wanted to do,” said Solcz.

The ERCF also recognized Susan Stockwell-Andrews, who was the longest serving ERCF president.

She is now moving to past president with Wales moving up from vice president. Stockwell-Andrews was credited for her work in helping to launch the “Trail On!” campaign, helping to secure funding for the Cypher Systems Greenway, working on the foundation’s rebranding efforts, aiding with the $1 million “Place for Life” campaign, helping to fundraise for trails and a new roof at the John R. Park Homestead’s sawmill and working to establish “community entrances” along the Chrysler Canada and Cypher Systems Greenways.

“I’m so confident the foundation is in good hands as we move forward,” said Stockwell-Andrews.

Stockwell-Andrews added the work has always been a group effort and stated it is an honour to serve on the board.

Wales added the work of ERCF is “critically important,” noting that nature provided an outlet for the public to pursue during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Amherstburg well represented in TWEPI’s “Best of Windsor-Essex” award winners

King’s Navy Yard Park was subject of one of the awards in this year’s Best of Windsor Essex Awards.

The award was for Best Park or Garden. RTT File Photo

By RTT Staff Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) announced the winners of the sixth annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards and Amherstburg was represented among the winners.

Several Amherstburg sites and businesses were among the list of winners that were put out by TWEPI last Wednesday.

The public had been able to vote in the categories at bestofwindsoressex.ca.

Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada won the Best Museum or Heritage Space Award while the award for Best Art of a Cocktail was given to Wolfhead Distillery.

The Best Adapted Event Award was presented to the River Lights Winter Festival while King’s Navy Yard Park won the Best Park or Garden Award. Armando’s Pizza, who counts a location in Amherstburg among its local restaurants, won for Best Pizza Pie. “Originally, we struggled with the timing and practicality of offering the Best of Windsor Essex Awards as an opportunity for locals to engage and support their local businesses. We decided to move forward as we soon realized this year it was more important than ever to feature local – and inspire locals to think about their favourite places to go and things to do” said Gordon Orr, CEO of Tourism Windsor Essex in a media release. “Our Windsor and Essex County residents responded favourably – as we saw an almost 60% increase in people nominating businesses – and over 13.7 thousand people voted for their favourites this year.”

TWEPI stated voting for the awards happened between Feb. 18 and March 7 to allow the public let us know their favourite places to go and things to do. TWEPI added this year saw 13,742 votes – an increase of nine per cent over last year’s voting results, which was a record high in 2020.

The goal of the Best of Windsor Essex Awards is to help create an authentic list of where locals love to go and visit that can be utilized by visitors, when travel is encouraged in the province, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island states.

“Now in its sixth year and with record breaking support by locals, you can see how passionate our residents are of their locals businesses and attractions. During a year where supporting our local business was paramount to the success of our industry, you can see by that support that our residents agree” said Orr. “Our goal from the Best of Windsor Essex Awards is to showcase iconic experiences, hidden gems, and everything in between. We want residents and visitors to be able to use this list as a great way to plan a Staycation in Windsor Essex this year.”

Winners were announced during a broadcast media event on Facebook and YouTube. Each winner will receive a commemorative plaque, a letter of congratulations and bragging rights, included in TWEPI’s 2021/2022 Official Visitor Guide, and branding at bestofwindsoressex.ca. This specifically designed site will feature a mini-profile and photo of each winner and a highlight of the top 5 finalists in each award.

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Local man shares his Black History Month story with co-workers

By Ron Giofu A local man was asked to share his story about Black History Month with over 1,000 co-workers.

Paul McAllister works for Metrolinx as the cost control manager, noting they are working on a project in Toronto with 25 stations and stops over 19 kilometres. He noted he has 20 direct reports on the project.

McAllister was asked to share his Black History Month story recently with his co-workers. He said he was blunt at times but wanted to give his voice and views on his culture.

“I shared this story with my organization because I felt it was my obligation as a leader of my organization and a person of color to share ‘my story’ and my viewpoints,” said McAllister. “I want to ensure everyone knows this is only ‘my story’ and ‘my viewpoint,’ I know there are many resources who know much more about the history and the facts than I do but I have shared things I have heard growing up in this story.”

In his presentation, McAllister stated “I grew up attending the Amherstburg First Baptist Church, this church was built by slaves in 1836. Anthony Binga helped establish the church. Anthony was an escaped slave from Kentucky and the church would act as a sanctuary to African-Americans fleeing slavery. I heard they would have crawl spaces and places to hide for when the bounty hunters would come looking over the border. If you don’t know what a slave time bounty hunter is, it was someone who would hunt runaway slaves like animals. I heard stories that back then they would sing songs when the bounty hunter was near to alert the escaped slaves and then sing other songs to let the hiding slaves know it was okay to come out. I heard in Amherstburg, there were black Canadian families born here at that time and even they had to worry sometimes of a bounty hunter trying to bring them into slavery. Imagine being born into a society in Canada as a free person, then being dragged into slavery, something you knew nothing about, well this happened in the place I grew up.”

McAllister stated he doesn’t know what his true origins are in Africa and “I do not have any connection to whatever that place is.” He noted his family’s roots are in Barbados as “at some point between the 1600s and 1800s, my family was brought to this small island. My last name is Scottish or Irish but no one in my family can tell you with certainty.”

“There are several possibilities we’ve come up with. Maybe we took the slave master’s last name since it wasn’t uncommon for the slave master to ‘breed’ his slaves,” he stated. “Or we inherited the last name which was pretty common as well. I can’t tell you where my name comes from, but I can tell you what it means to me. In my mind, I am quite confident my ancestors worked in the slave fields, and they must have been very valuable in slave times. I say this because the genetics I see in my family, are extremely hard working.”

McAllister pointed out he was part of the “Freedom Achievers,” a non-profit initiative by the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. He noted the “Freedom Achievers” connects mentors with students and “mentees” and held sessions where insight was passed along into career options and also provided a “safe place for interaction with mentees.” There were also high profile guest speakers, he noted, including Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey in 2019.

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Paul McAllister, seen here speaking at an Amherstburg Freedom Museum “Freedom Achievers” event at the Libro Centre pre-pandemic, gave a presentation to over 1,000 staff members at Metrolinx on Black History Month. McAllister is from Amherstburg and is the cost control manager with the firm. Submitted photo

McAllister pointed out his father Tim is president of the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. “(My father’s) compassion was taught through our forefathers and foremothers,” he said. “My dad is a hero and a staple to his community and race.”

“I was taught to have a sense of pride in helping others and being a part of things greater than myself. I was taught that it is my duty to play a positive role in my community and for my race, and I take that seriously,” said McAllister. “From a young age, I made great efforts to pay it forward through volunteerism not just to my race but to the world. I have volunteered countlessly to many missions throughout my life. I have been the youngest president for a historical organization called the Amherstburg Heritage Homecoming.”

He stated he has recently moved back to Amherstburg a couple months ago “and I would like to invest in bringing this type of celebration back to Amherstburg soon. I felt being involved in the Heritage Homecoming was a part of my duty to my race and all future generations.”

The issue of systemic racism was acknowledged in his presentation.

“I acknowledge and know we still must deal with systematic racism, instructional discrimination, and many other issues in today’s Canadian society that still do exist. “Let’s take the opportunity today to decide to make a collective commitment to use this year’s Black History Month as momentum to continue the conversations further than just 1 of 12 months in the year. Let’s take the opportunity to learn more about the great accomplishments and historical achievements that we as a people have had and will continue to have.”

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This apocalyptic novel by Anishinaabe author Waubgeshig Rice is a slow burn. A story about the end of the world where the reader doesn’t see the apocalypse happen in real time. We get bits and pieces with no definitive information as to what happened or why. Because they are removed from greater society, the people in the Anishinaabe reservation where the story takes place don’t know exactly what has happened but they know that they are on their own for survival.

Their self-sufficiency will be their saving grace only if they can remain united against all threats - those from the outside and those from inside their own community.

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Local volleyball star earns scholarship to U.S. university

By Ron Giofu Although she hasn’t seen competitive game action in over a year, a local volleyball player still managed to earn a scholarship to an American university.

Emery Lucier, a Grade 12 student at General Amherst High School, will be attending Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan on a volleyball scholarship, one that is valued at approximately $80,000 over four years. Madonna University is a school that Lucier said she was hoping to attend.

“I’m really excited,” she said. “I’m really proud of myself.”

Lucier thanked her family, coaches, friends and teammates for helping her achieve her goal of going to Madonna University. She said has wanted to attend that school for a few years now, noting she has talked to players that have gone there and said it is like a family.

“I started going to their camps when I was in Grade 9,” Lucier explained. “The coaches took a liking to me.”

An assistant coach with Madonna also coaches a travel program in the U.S. that Lucier has played for and that bolstered the relationship between the university and Lucier. She played for the Force Volleyball Academy prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I haven’t played at all this year,” she said, as the Canada-U.S. border has been closed due to the pandemic. It also wiped out the entire WECSSAA high school schedule, including volleyball.

Lucier is eagerly awaiting the ability to hit the court again and to do so at Madonna University.

“I’m really looking forward to playing for them the next four years,” she said.

Lucier plays the left side, or “power” position, something she said she enjoys. She has been playing volleyball for approximately six years. She plans on studying sports management or psychology in

“Emery is a really natural serve receiver"

Emery Lucier has earned a volleyball scholarship to Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan. The Grade 12 General Amherst High School student was a WECSSAA Tier 1 first team all-star in the last year volleyball was played, which was the 2019-20 season.

university, or possibly a combination of the two.

Jeff Miller, who is both a teacher at General Amherst and also the head coach of the senior girls volleyball team, said “it’s a good opportunity for her” and noted Lucier joins Katie Breault as the two General Amherst volleyball players who have achieved scholarships from Madonna University. Miller said Breault started all four years at Madonna, from 2014-17.

“It’s been interesting watching Emery progress,” said Miller. “Her game started to take shape at the end of her Grade 10 year. We started to see her come around.”

In the most recent WECSSAA senior girls volleyball season in 2019-20, Miller said the Lady Gens played in Tier 1 and came within two points of finishing in first place in the regular season. Lucier was a

unanimous first team all-star that year. They would eventually finish fourth in the OFSAA “AA” volleyball tournament.

“Emery is a really natural serve receiver, which is probably the hardest thing in the sport to do,” said Miller. “It’s the one thing that doesn’t come naturally.

She’s always had a knack for that which makes her an extremely valuable player.”

Miller added Lucier’s defense kept improving as well. As her defense and court movement started to improve, it opened up more offensive opportunities for her as well, Miller added.

“Last year, she was a well-rounded, complete player,” said Miller. “Unfortunately, she didn’t get a chance to play this year because she would have been a force.”

Progress at school site

Progress is being made at the site of the new public high school in Amherstburg.

The first piece of steel has gone up at the site, located on Simcoe St. in what was formerly the south end of Centennial Park. The yet-to-be-named school will house 819 students and is expected to be completed in September 2022.

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Town approves tenders, drain abandonment at recent meeting

By Ron Giofu

Amherstburg town council approved over $1 million in tenders and also directed administration to move the process of abandoning a drain in relation to another project planned for 2021.

Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd. was awarded a tender in an amount not to exceed $612,401.11 plus HST to completely rehabilitate roads in the Pointe West and River Canard subdivisions.

The roads to be completed are the full extents of Ryan St., Lamp Road and David Crescent in River Canard and Wyandotte St. and the west half on Pointe West Drive in the Pointe West subdivision.

The town advertised a Request for Tender (RFT) online for the 2021 mill and pave program Jan. 26, stated manager of engineering services Todd Hewitt in his report to town council.

“The sections of road included in the RFT and to be completed under the recommended award of tender are ranked 36th (Ryan Street), 47th (Lamp Road) 63th (David Crescent), 48th (Wyandotte Street) and 52rd (Point West Drive – west portion) respectively in the 2016 Roads Needs Study,” said Hewitt. “These roads were all considered in the ‘now’ category when the study was completed five years ago. If not rehabilitated these roads will continue to deteriorate.”

Also in the written report, Hewitt stated: “The 2021 Budget includes the 2021 Mill and Pave Program with a budget allocation of $400,000. Subsequent to the 2021 budget, at their February 22, 2021 meeting council also approved overexpenditures totaling $275,000 for mill and pave of Point West Drive– west side ($225,000) and Wyandotte Street – full extent ($50,000) for mill and pave works, all to be funded by transfer from the Ontario Grants Reserve Fund of OCIF Formula Based funding.”

Town council also awarded a tender not to exceed $478,563.99 plus HST to Matassa Incorporated for the replacement of Culvert No. 59, also known as the Hamel-Bezaire Drain at Concession 4 North. The RFT was advertised on the town’s website Feb. 12 and includes relocation of the 100mm watermain located west of the culvert, removal of the existing culvert sections and retaining walls, installation of new retaining walls, instal-

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lation of a new 2,400 x 2,640 precast open footing culvert and footings, installation of ditch culvert pipes through the proposed culvert wall and associated grading of shoulders and ditches and new asphalt pavement.

Hewitt added in his report to town council that tenders closed for this project March 1.

“Hrycay Consulting Ltd. is the consulting engineer for this project. They have completed the review of the submissions and have recommended that the tender be awarded to the lowest bidder, Matassa Incorporated. Administration concurs with this recommendation,” Hewitt stated in his report.

Hewitt also wrote: “Not awarding the contract for the replacement of Culvert No. 59 could expose the Town to increased liability with respect to this structure and the potential for a mandatory road closure.”

The report also added the recommended tender includes a contingency allowance of $50,000 and additional unit prices for provisional items of $12,000, excluding all applicable taxes.

“This is a total of $62,000 (before applicable taxes)that will be used for provisional items and any unforeseen expenditures,” Hewitt added.

Relating to the drain abandonment, council directed administration to send notice to all landowners assessed for drainage works stating its intention to abandon part of the 2nd Concession Drain drainage works and also to appoint an engineering firm from the drainage engineering roster to complete a report for the abandonment of part of the 2nd Concession Drain.

“The 2nd Concession Drain is a municipal drain that runs along the east side of Fryer Street from approximately Alma St. to McCurdy St. It then travels southeast through privately owned farm field to its outlet into Big Creek. The upper section of this drain, which extends from Alma to St. John the Baptiste Catholic Elementary School, is a buried drainage system, while the lower portion from the school to the outlet is an open drain. This report will deal with the abandonment of a portion of the buried section of the 2nd Concession Drain to allow for the construction of a new storm sewer as part of the Fryer St. reconstruction project,” stated Hewitt in his report. “During the detailed design

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for the Fryer St. reconstruction, Dillon Consulting completed an engineering review of the stormwater/municipal drain system for Fryer St. It was determined that the 2nd Concession drain pipe north of Richmond St. was undersized and did not service the areas north of Military St. appropriately. A new, larger pipe will need to be installed from Richmond St. northerly to Alma St. As the storm pipe, manholes and catch basins along Fryer St. are all part of the Municipal Drain, the Town has two options to deal with the necessary upgrades. The first involves

the completion of a drainage report in accordance with the Drainage Act that incorporates the new pipe into the 2nd Concession Drain. Alternatively, portions of the municipal drain can be abandoned by council to allow for the construction of the new storm sewer. Administration is recommending that Council begin the process of abandoning the entire portion of the 2nd Concession Drain from Simcoe St. northerly. Proceeding in this manner is both quicker and more in line with Town standards to have a municipallyowned storm sewer in an urban area.”

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FRIDAY, APRIL 2 EASTER BUNNY APPEARANCE - Meet the Easter Bunny at the AMA Sportsmen’s Club, 468 Lowes Side Road. No purchase necessary. Easter Bunny will be in parking lot passing out treats to local children from 3-6 p.m. (in the back of the club if there is inclement weather).

MONDAY, APRIL 5 FREE EASTER DINNER - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission having our Easter Dinner on Monday, April 5. Serving dinner from 12-1 p.m., takeout only. The mission is located at 298 Victoria St. S. FRIDAY, APRIL 23 - SATURDAY, APRIL 24 SACU YARD SALE - Yard sale being held for Save African Child Uganda (SACU). Being held at 110 Angstrom Cr. in Amherstburg. Details to be finalized and shared in the coming weeks. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/ sacuganda,org or e-mail sacuganda2018@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24 RIB/CHICKEN DINNER - Held at the River Canard K of C Hall. Supports the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club. Order and pay for dinner and pick it up between 4:30-6:30 p.m. from the hall parking lot. Choose pick-up time starting at 4:30 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter. $30 includes dinner choice and a limited edition BYCOC glass (hand wash only) or $25 for choice of ribs or chicken. To order dinner or glasses, e-mail VicePresident@bryerswood.com. Please state your pick-up time when you order.

ONGOING THE HOUSE YOUTH PROGRAMS - Youth programs at The House Youth Centre have resumed virtually. Grade 9 & 11 students meet Tuesdays, Grades 10 & 12 meet Wednesdays. For more information, visit https://linktr.ee/thehouseyouthcentre, view the The House’s Facebook page or e-mail program director Natalyn Brouillard at natalyn@houseyouthcentre.com.

COMMUNITY LIVING ESSEX COUNTY membership drive; Community Living Essex County has officially kicked off their 2021 annual membership drive campaign with the goal of securing 200 members. Members can be anyone from individuals, businesses or families who believe in Community Living Essex County’s mission to support people with an intellectual disability to achieve their goals and dreams and to realize their value as full citizens in our community. Please know that as a member, your support may be expressed in a variety of ways including your time, your voice and/or your financial support through a Membership donation. It’s easy to join! Find out more by visiting www.communitylivingessex.org and complete the easy online membership application; or if you have questions, call 519-776-6483, ext. 246.

SENIOR ENGAGEMENT PACKAGES - Amherstburg Communities Services (ACS) offers free senior engagement packages. Delivered to your doorstep (contactless) each month.

Call (519) 736-5471 for details.

VOICES OF TOMORROW - With the support of a partnership between Community Living Ontario, Community Living Windsor and Community Living Essex County, youth from Windsor and Essex County are leading a social impact project promoting inclusive employment for youth. The project, called “Voices of Tomorrow”, is part of a series of Community Change Projects designed to empower youth with and without a disability to realize their role as active citizens and inform conversations on topics that impact their lives. They will be conducting a survey to capture youth experiences around employment as well as feedback from employers and educators.

Any youth (aged 14-29), educators or employers from WindsorEssex County who wish to provide their input are encouraged to fill out the survey, which can be found at bit.ly/voices-oftomorrow-survey. which can be found here: bit.ly/voices-of-tomorrow-survey

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By Ron Giofu Leaders from around the region expressed excitement and optimism regarding the proposed new mega-hospital due to funding inserted into the Ontario budget.

The provincial government committed $9.8 million in funding in its 2021 budget to cover “Stage 2” planning costs for the development of a new state-of-the-art acute care hospital to serve Windsor-Essex County.

“Premier Ford told us last August that he would ‘go in there ... like an 800-pound gorilla’ to fight ‘tooth and nail’ for a new hospital for our community. The Premier kept his promise–and in doing so has made an unprecedented health care infrastructure commitment to this community that will benefit generations to come,” said WRH President and CEO David Musyj in a press release shortly after the budget was unveiled.

The budget states the province is investing “$9.8 million to support the ongoing planning of a new regional hospital in Windsor‐Essex which will bring together acute care services in one location, ”further adding that the project will “consolidate acute care services, while retaining the existing Ouellette site for urgent care and ambulatory services.”

Stage 2 of the five-stage capital planning process includes the development of a “functional program,” which is described as “a very detailed description of how the new system will operate.” Windsor Regional Hospital states it includes a look at staffing, space and equipment requirements and focuses on workflow for patients, staff and materials.”

“We are thankful to the many local political leaders and community advocates who didn’t lose hope and continued to press our government for action,” said Musyj.

Musyj noted that last August during his tour of Windsor-Essex, Ford noted that he had consistently heard from community leaders the importance of the project.

“This was a team effort and our entire community should be proud and know that the government heard loud and clear the need for a new hospital system for our region.”

Windsor Regional Hospital stated though the previous government announced in spring 2017 its support and intention to move the project to Stage 2,

it never followed through with a funding commitment. The hospital stated local supporters continued to press the new government for its support, particularly in the last 12 months as the pandemic highlighted the deficiencies of current hospital facilities. A lack of private rooms to prevent infection spread, poor ventilation that risks transmission, and an ability to segregate areas of the facility were all challenges faced by WRH since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The hard work is just beginning,” Musyj said, noting that Stage 2 will take 24 months to complete. “We look forward to getting going on our stage 2 development and moving ever closer to the first shovel digging into the ground at our new hospital site on Highway 42 in the near future.”

The County of Essex also welcomed the funding announcement, calling it “a community effort to build a state-ofthe art hospitals system that will serve regional residents for generations to come.”

“Windsor and Essex County residents have told us clearly and consistently that they want to see a shovel in the ground when it comes to this hospital project and the funding in today’s Budget is a crucial step toward that momentous day,” said Warden Gary McNamara. “Our work to construct a modern hospitals system is far from over, but this funding provides significant momentum, taking the project from the theoretical to the possible and even probable.”

Essex County council has passed three separate motions related to the pressing need for a new hospital. The councils of each of the county’s seven local municipalities have also affirmed their support, as has Windsor city council.

As well, the County of Essex has been setting budgeting money annually for the project as it will contribute upwards of $100 million when all is said and done. Essex County’s 2021 Budget put $5.8 million into a hospital reserve, bringing the total to nearly $25 million.

“I would like to thank the people of Windsor-Essex for their vocal support of this project and for sharing their personal stories about the failings of our cramped and outdated hospital system,” said McNamara. “All those 7.5”provletters and e-mails you sent the ince, all those social media posts and all those ‘We Can’t Wait’ signs you put on

Regional leaders from Windsor-Essex County were thrilled with the announcement that $9.8 million is in the Ontario budget for a new mega-hospital. The new acute care facility is planned for the corner of County Road 42 and Concession 9. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

your front lawns had their intended ef- more than $200 million, including more fect. You stood up for this community than $68 million for municipal governand the province heard your call.” ments across the region.

McNamara emphasized the new “This project will provide for signifihospital project wasn’t just about the cant economic growth and diversificahealth and well-being of residents, but tion,” said McNamara. “It will attract also the strength of our regional econ- to Windsor-Essex the best and brightomy. He said the project will generate est in the world of medicine and health Lineage 1/4 page colour more than 14,000 jobs over itsAllows: lifetime,2 x care and it /will attract more people and generating employee compensation ex- March more families, Wednesdays: 17, 24 fueling increased resiceeding $1 billion and taxes in excess of dential and commercial growth.”

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Save African Child Uganda holds fundraiser to assist with latest project

By Ron Giofu With the help of the River Canard Knights of Columbus, a local charity is raising money to assist with its latest project.

Save African Child Uganda (SACU) presented the fundraiser Saturday evening at the River Canard K of C, with drivers coming through the lot to pick up their ribs or chicken in a drive-thru format. The fundraiser came at a crucial time for SACU as they need about $8,000 for a project in Uganda.

Ingrid Silvaggio-Heugh, one of the members of the SACU committee, said they were notified by Ivan Nsera, who helped found SACU with local retired teacher Geri Sutts, that a septic system is not working properly at SACU’s school in Uganda. The malfunctioning septic system has been backing up and causing a mess, so Nsera and the SACU team in Canada arranged for an estimate for a new system but that costs $8,000.

However, once they learned about the situation in Uganda, SACU members and their donors sprang into action. Silvaggio-Heugh said the rib and chicken fundraiser at the River Canard K of C, in which K of C members did the cooking and much of the other work, saw about 160 meals sold. Profits from the events for SACU will total about $1,500, Silvaggio-Heugh stated, and there are other donations as well getting them closer to the necessary $8,000.

Faith Reformed Church in Kingsville donated $1,100 for SACU, she pointed out, and there have been $2,929 in other donations as of Saturday night.

“We’re very close to getting all the resources we need for the children,” she said.

Rick Vriesen, another SACU member on hand Saturday evening, said there is no

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Save African Child Uganda put on a rib and chicken fundraiser Saturday evening with the help of the River Canard Knights of Columbus. Back row (from left): Rick Vriesen, Betty Westfall, Kathy Vriesen, Ingrid Silvaggio-Heugh. Front row: Elaine Johnson. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

septic system in about 35 per cent of Uganda. When the system was built at their school in Uganda, it was for upwards of 65-100 students. However, upwards of 400 students now attend the school and that has helped overload the system and now a CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG new system that requires little water is being put in.

SACU is hosting a yard sale at Silvaggio-Heugh’s home at April 23-24 at 110 AngNOTICE OF INTENTION TO PASS A CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG strom Cr. in Amherstburg. The members are also accepting donations of bottles and BY-LAW TO REMOVE A HOLDING SYMBOL cans with Silvaggio-Heugh stating members of SACU would be willing to go pick up.

FROM ZONING NO. TO 1999-52 NOTICE OFBY-LAW INTENTION PASS A The River Canard K of C helps out by putting on such fundraisers and hosts rib and BY-LAW TO REMOVE A HOLDING SYMBOL chicken dinners the first Friday of every month – except April when it will be delayed FROM ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1999-52 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg intends to pass one week.

By-law 2021-025that on the Monday, April 12,Corporation 2021 at a meeting commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the TAKE NOTICE Council of the of the Town of Amherstburg intends to pass BySACU was founded in 2010 and now has 15 teachers, playground equipment, ten Town of Amherstburg CouncilApril Chambers, 271atSandwich South, Amherstburg, law 2021-025 on Monday, 12, 2021 a meetingStreet commencing at 6:00 p.m.Ontario in the Town of classrooms, a covered chapel, electricity, a well for clean water and a newer van for to amend Zoning By-law No. 1999-52 remove a Street holdingSouth, symbolAmherstburg, under SectionOntario 36 of the Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271toSandwich to amend transportation.

People can also sponsor a child for $350 per year.

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THE PURPOSE of the amending By-law 2021-025 is to remove the Holding Symbol “h” on the THE PURPOSE the amending 2021-025 is to toremove the Holding Symbol “h” on the subject lands fromof holding ResidentialBy-law Type 1A (h-R1A) Zone Residential Type 1A (R1A) Zone subject from holdingofResidential Zone toKey Residential Type (R1A) Zone to to permitlands the development the severedType lots. 1A The(h-R1A) accompanying Map shows the1A location FORM 6 permit the development of the severed lots.applies.

The accompanying Key Map shows the location of the of the lands to which the zoning amendment SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER lands to which the zoning amendment applies.

Municipal Act, 2001 The amendment to the Zoning By-law is in conformity with the Official Plan. The prerequisite for Ontario Regulation 181/03 Municipal Tax Sale Rules Theremoval amendment the Zoning By-law is in with1999-52, the Official Plan. Theisprerequisite the of thetoHolding Symbol “h” as setconformity out in By-law as amended to ensure for the removaldevelopment of the Holding Symbol “h” astoset in By-law as amended is tointo ensure orderly of lands pursuant theout Planning Act.1999-52, The developer has entered the orderly THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG development of landsagreement pursuant to to ensure the Planning Act.ofThe developer has entered into the required required development conditions consent are completed. development agreement to ensure conditions of consent are completed.

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the Town Hall, 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5.

If you wish to be notified of the passage of By-law 2021-025, you must make a written request If you wish to be notified of the passage of By-law 2021-025, you must make a written request to the to the Town of Amherstburg at the address below. A by-law considered by Council to remove a The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 271 Town of Amherstburg at the address below. A by-law considered by Council to remove a holding Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5. holding symbol under Section 36 of the Planning Act is not subject to the requirement of a public symbol under Section 36 of the Planning Act is not subject to the requirement of a public meeting meeting and cannot be appealed by anyone other than the applicant. and cannot be appealed by anyone other than the applicant.

Description of Lands: NO. 37 29 230 000 05702 0000, NOT ASSIGNED, AMHERSTBURG, PIN 70554-0458 LT, PT LT 1 PL 240 ADDITIONAL to to thethe zoning amendment is available for inspection at at ROLL ADDITIONALINFORMATION INFORMATIONrelating relating zoning amendment is available for inspection the AMHERSTBURG PT 2 12R13426; AMHERSTBURG, FILE NO. EXAG19-015-TT the Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre at 3295 Meloche Road during normal office hours 8:30 Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre at 3295 Meloche Road during normal office hours 8:30 a.m.Minimum to Tender Amount: $41,879.67 a.m.

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According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $247,000.

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/money order payable to the municipality (or board).

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

Frank Garardo, MCIP,MCIP, RPP RPP For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit: Frank Garardo, Manager of Planning Services Manager of Planning Services www.Tri-Target.com | Ontario's Tax Sale Community Town of Amherstburg Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre Libro Centre 3295 Meloche RoadRoad 3295 Meloche Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Telephone: (519) (519) 736-5408 Telephone: 736-5408 FaxFax No. No. (519) (519) 736-9859 736-9859 Website: www.amherstburg.ca Website: www.amherstburg.ca

Info@Tri-Target.com or if no internet access available, contact: Elke Leblanc, Supervisor of Revenue The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg 271 Sandwich St. South Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 (519) 736-5401 Ext. 2252 www.amherstburg.ca

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information will be used to for the purpose of determining successful tenderer of tax sale. Questions about the collection of this data can be directed to Paula Parker, Clerk at 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2A5, telephone 519‐736‐0012 x. 2238.

Information be gathered in accordance with theFreedom Municipal Freedom ofProtection Information and Protection Act (MFIPPA). All comments Information will will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal of Information and of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).ofAllPrivacy comments andcommunications communications received will become the public record unless youthe expressly request remove it. If you want to learn and received will become part of the part publicofrecord unless you expressly request Town to remove it. Ifthe youTown want toto learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk’s Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk's Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V or call 519-736-0012.

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Community Living Essex County kicks off 2021 membership campaign drive Special to the RTT A strong membership is the foundation of any organization that makes a difference.

Community Living Essex County (CLEC) is no exception and considers its members ‘inclusion champions; individuals, community members and businesses who lead the way by example, actions and in simple conversations with friends and neighbours, spreading the important message of inclusion.

Community Living Essex County has officially kicked off their 2021 annual membership drive campaign with the goal of securing 200 members. According to the not-for-profit organization, membership plays a critical role in influencing and supporting the priority work of the agency. Members can be anyone from individuals, businesses or families who believe in Community Living Essex County’s mission to support people with an intellectual disability to achieve their goals and dreams and to realize their value as full citizens in our community.

CLEC urges both individuals and businesses in the region to consider becoming a member and having a voice in the direction of services and supports in the community.

Please know that as a member, the support of businesses and individuals may be expressed in a variety of ways including through their time, their voice and/ or your financial support through a membership donation.

“Are you ready to become an official Community Living Essex County inclusion champion?” the organization asks.

It’s easy to join! Find out more by visiting www.communitylivingessex.org and complete the easy online membership application; or if you have questions, please call 519-776-6483, ext. 246.

Community Living Essex County is holding a membership drive, hoping to boost its number of members to 200 or more. Pictured is CLEC’s Channel Resource Centre in Amherstburg. For information on becoming a member, visit www.communitylivingessex.org or call 519-776-6483 ext. 246.

Community Living Essex County supports approximately 700 people with intellectual disabilities and their families across Essex County. That includes homes and Channel Resource Centre in Amherstburg.

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting, by electronic means, on Monday, April 26, 2021 commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting, by electronic means, on Monday, April 26, 2021 commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act.

THE SUBJECT LANDS affected by the proposed amendment are described as Part of Lot 8, Concession 5, municipally known as part of 5569 Concession 5 N. The property is a planted woodlot and the total area subject to the rezoning is 1.28 hectares (3.17 acres). (see key map below)

THE SUBJECT LANDS affected by the proposed amendment are described as Part of Lot 40, Concession 4, municipally known as the farm parcel severed from 4401 Concession 4 S. The property is vacant agricultural land and the total area subject to the rezoning is 39.57 hectares (97.77 acres). (see key map below)

THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW No. 1999-52 is to change the zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Environmental Protection (EP) Zone”. The parcel is designated Agricultural in the Town’s Official Plan. The lands described above are a portion of the retained parcel subject to an application for consent (File B/03/21) for a lot addition. The amendment is a condition of consent from the Committee of Adjustment.

THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW No. 1999-52 is to change the zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Special Provision Agricultural (A-36) Zone”. The parcel is designated Agricultural in the Town’s Official Plan. The lands described above are subject to an application for consent (File B/35/20) to sever a dwelling which is surplus to the needs of a farming operation.

THE EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT will be to allow for general environmental protection uses on the subject property. The “Environmental Protection (EP) Zone” will to prohibit residential uses on these lands.

COVID-19 Emergency: During the COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency (declared by the Province of Ontario and the Town of Amherstburg under the provisions of Section 7.0.1 and Section 4(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.9, respectively) Town of Amherstburg Council is holding electronic meetings, and in-person meeting attendance is restricted. Any person, who wishes to make representation is required to do so in writing.

ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Planner, Frank Garardo at fgarardo@amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for drop-off in the vestibule of the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021 before the hearing and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council.

ANY PERSON who wishes to attend by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 22, 2021. To register for electronic participation please email the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@ amherstburg.ca. Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.

NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable grounds to do so.

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DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 31st day of March, 2021.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 31st day of March, 2021.

THE EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT will be to allow for general agricultural use on the subject property and prohibit any new dwelling unit on the land. The “Special Provision Agricultural (A-36) Zone” is established as a site specific zone for the retained agricultural parcel created through consent, to prohibit new residential uses on these lands.

COVID-19 Emergency: During the COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency (declared by the Province of Ontario and the Town of Amherstburg under the provisions of Section 7.0.1 and Section 4(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.9, respectively) Town of Amherstburg Council is holding electronic meetings, and in-person meeting attendance is restricted. Any person, who wishes to make representation is required to do so in writing.

ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Planner, Frank Garardo at fgarardo@amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for drop-off in the vestibule of the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021 before the hearing and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council.

ANY PERSON who wishes to attend by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 22, 2021. To register for electronic participation please email the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@ amherstburg.ca. Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.

NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable grounds to do so.

is also available for review on the Town of Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca. If you

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/09/21) Amendment is available for wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department Office during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. a written request the Town at the isaddress below.forThe hearing beofavailable for Website: viewing www.

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If you wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Town at the address below. The hearing will be available for viewing by livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 31st day of March, 2021.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 31st day of March, 2021.

KEY KEYMAP MAP

KEY KEYMAP MAP

Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Services

Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Services Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre

Town Amherstburg 3295 of Meloche Road Amherstburg, Libro Centre Ontario N9V 2Y8 Telephone: (519)Road 736-5408 3295 Meloche Fax No. (519) 736-9859 Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Website: www.amherstburg.ca Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Fax No. (519) 736-9859 Website: www.amherstburg.ca Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk’s Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012.

Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Services

Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Services Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre

Town Amherstburg 3295 of Meloche Road Amherstburg, Libro Centre Ontario N9V 2Y8 Telephone: (519)Road 736-5408 3295 Meloche Fax No. (519) 736-9859 Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Website: www.amherstburg.ca Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Fax No. (519) 736-9859 Website: www.amherstburg.ca Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk’s Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012.

20 – River Town Times – Wednesday, March 31, 2021

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SCHEDULED HYDRANT FLUSHING Notice of Application of Larvicide for Mosquito Control Please be advised that beginning on March 29, 2021 through to April 30, 2021 the Public Works Department will be performing routine maintenance and flushing of the fire hydrants and water distribution system.

Should you notice any discolouration of the water, please run your cold water tap until the water is clear.

Please check your water before laundering white clothes.

Should you have any questions contact the Public Works Department at 519-736-3664.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Dan Beaulieu, C. Tech.

Manager of Environmental Services www.amherstburg.ca

Beginning on April 1th and continuing through to August 31st, 2021, Pestalto Environmental Health Services Inc. will apply a biological larvicide in the Amherstburg area. This application is for the control of larva mosquitoes only and will be conducted over specific mosquito breeding sites within the boundaries of: Kingsbridge Subdivision to McCurdy Drive and from the Detroit River to Meloche Rd / Concession 3 N

A detailed map that indicates the specific boundaries of application and affected properties for this program is available at the Town of Amherstburg Public Works office at 512 Sandwich Street South and on the Town’s Website at www.amherstburg.ca The larvicide VectoBac 1200L (PCP#21062, liquid) and VectoBac 200G (PCP# 18158, granular) may be applied to standing water if mosquito larvae are detected. This product contains the active ingredient B.t.i. which is a naturally occurring bacterium found in soils and is very specific to mosquito larva. This bacterium is not harmful to bees.

If your property falls within the treatment area you may be contacted by direct mail. If you have any questions, concerns you may contact Pestalto at 1-866-648-7773 or by e-mail.

TECHNICAL AND PROGRAM INFORMATION Pestalto Environmental Health Services Inc. 501 Rennie St., Hamilton, ON, L8H 3P6 Tel: 1-(866) 648-7773 x234 Kevin Taylor at kevin.taylor@pestalto.com Town Contact: Eric Chamberlain at (519)-736-3664 x2312 or echamberlain@amherstburg,ca

519-736-0012 • www.amherstburg.ca 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2A5